Julie Braun, Roger E. Sides Elementary principal and staff were presented the Title I, Part A Distinguished Award by Linda Easterling, Region 3 ESC Specialist. The criteria for Distinguished Performance Schools in Texas include: Title I, Part A campus in 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012; Maintained a campus residing population of 40% or more low-income in 2011-2012; Met AYP in 2010 and 2011; Achieved a campus rating in Spring 2011 of Exemplary; Achieved a campus rating in Spring 2010 of either Exemplary or Recognized; and Achieved a campus rating in Spring 2009 of either Exemplary or Recognized.